Port settings for the EMC Symmetrix and Symmetrix DMX
Target port characteristics can be set using the set port command from the Symmetrix Command Line Interface (SYMCLI).
The target port characteristics can be viewed using the symcfg command from the SYMCLI.
Table 1 lists the EMC Symmetrix and Symmetrix DMX port settings that can be used with the Storwize® V3500 clustered system.Option | EMC Symmetrix and Symmetrix DMX default setting | Storwize V3500 required setting |
---|---|---|
Disk_Array | Enabled | Disabled |
Volume_Set_Addressing | Enabled | Disabled |
Hard_Addressing | Enabled | Enabled |
Non_Participating | Disabled | Disabled |
Global_3rdParty_Logout | Enabled | Enabled |
Tagged_Commands | Enabled | Enabled |
Common_Serial_Number | - | Enabled |
Disable_Q_Reset_on_UA | Disabled | Disabled |
Return_busy_for_abort | Disabled | Disabled |
SCSI-3 | Disabled | Disabled or Enabled |
Environ_Set | Disabled | Disabled |
Unique_WWN | Enabled | Enabled |
Point_to_Point | Disabled | Enabled |
VCM_State | Disabled | Disabled or Enabled |
OpenVMS | Disabled | Disabled |
SPC-2 | Disabled | Disabled |
Note: If your Symmetrix or Symmetrix DMX has SPC-2 enabled, do not disable it. Contact the
IBM®
Support Center for guidance on how to proceed.